Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair

REAR HUB/CARRIER

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Remove the wheel & tire assembly.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 90 - 110 (9.0 - 11.0, 65 - 80)





3. Support lower part of the lower arm (A) using a jack and remove the bolt & nut (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 160 - 180 (16.0 - 18.0, 116 - 130)





4. Remove the coil spring (A) and upper pad.





5. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A).





6. Remove the rear brake caliper assembly (A) from the carrier assembly and suspend it with wire.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 50 - 60 (5.0 - 6.0, 36 - 43)





7. Remove the rear brake disc (A) by loosening the screws.





8. Unstake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer.








9. Remove the lock nut (A) and washer (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 200 - 260 (20.0 - 26.0, 145 - 188)





10. Remove the hub & bearing assembly (A).





11. Disconnect the parking brake cable (A) from the brake assembly.





12. Remove the clip (A) and bracket mounting bolt and disconnect the parking brake cable (B) from the carrier assembly.





13. Remove the rear brake assembly (A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 50 - 60 (5.0 - 6.0, 36 - 43)





14. Remove the rear shock absorber (A).





15. After loosening the castle nut and split pin, disconnect the assist arm (A) from the carrier assembly using a SST (09568-4A000).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 90 - 100 (9.0 - 10.0, 65 - 72)





16. After loosening the castle nut and split pin, disconnect the upper arm (A) from the carrier assembly using a SST (09562-4A000).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 90 - 100 (9.0 - 10.0, 65 - 72)





17. Remove the carrier assembly (A) from the trailing arm by loosening the bolts.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, ft. lbs.): 80 - 110 (8.0 - 11.0, 58 - 80)





INSPECTION
1. Check the hub for cracks and wear.
2. Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.
3. Check the carrier for cracks.

INSTALLATION
1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

CAUTION:
^ The rear hub lack nut should be replaced with new ones.
^ After installation lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration.








2. Check the rear hub & bearing assembly starting torque using a spring balance.
Starting torque: 1.9 Nm (20 kgf-cm, 1.45 ft. lbs.)